From his teenage years in the U.S. Army to his time as a teacher in China and on a Native American reservation before entering politics, Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz has an extensive resume and exudes a folksy vibe.
Who Is Tim Walz? Why Harris Picked Minnesota Governor as VP Running Mate | WSJ
Walz, a second-term Minnesota governor who is now Kamala Harris' running mate, brings a rural, Midwestern perspective to her campaign as she takes on Republican Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential race.
In addition to his blue-collar personality, he is a champion of liberal goals that will motivate the Democratic base.
As governor, Walz signed bills to legalize cannabis, improve worker protections and rights such as paid sick leave, and expand background checks on gun purchases.
